EConfigure IP/LLC2/BRIDGE/IPX Interfaces

A Review IP Interfaces (Chapter 14) displays information on any IP interfaces (see below) configured in the SmartSwitch.

B Configure IP Interfaces (Chapter 14) specifies addressing and operating parameters for IP interfaces (X.25, frame relay, or LAN).

C Review Bridge Ports / LLC2 Interfaces (Chapter 9, Chapter 16) displays information on any bridge or LLC2 interfaces (see below) configured in the SmartSwitch 1800.

D Configure Bridge Ports / LLC2 Interfaces (Chapter 9, Chapter 16) specifies location, type, and format of any bridge or LLC2 interfaces.

E Review IPX Interfaces (Chapter 15) displays information on any IPX interfaces (see below) configured in the SmartSwitch.

F Configure IPX Interfaces (Chapter 15) identifies any IPX interfaces. Identifies type (X.25, Ethernet, etc.) and operating parameters.

FConfigure BSC Devices (Chapter 10)

A Review BSC Device Configuration – displays information on any BSC Interactive devices (see below) configured in the SmartSwitch.

BConfigure BSC Devices – identifies devices using SmartSwitch ports configured as BSC Interactive.

DConfigure Connections and Routing Paths

A Review Subscriber IDs – (misc. chapters) displays information on any subscriber IDs (see below) configured in the SmartSwitch.

B Configure Subscriber IDs (Chapter 8 and misc. chapters) identifies end users of the SmartSwitch, and specifies parameters for redirecting traffic to other ports.

C Review Abbreviated Addresses (Chapter 12) displays information on any abbreviated addresses (see below) configured in the SmartSwitch.

D Configure Abbreviated Addresses (Chapter 12) specifies short versions of subscriber IDs that can be used in place of the full addresses for async PAD subscribers.

E PVC Configuration (Chapter 7 [ frame relay], Chapter 8 [X.25], Chapter 12 [async]) displays/specifies "permanent" connections between SmartSwitch 1800 ports.

A Review PVC Configuration B Configure PVCs

F Review IP Routing (Chapter 14) displays information on any IP routes (see below) configured in the SmartSwitch.

G Configure IP Routing (Chapter 14) defines routes for IP traffic through the SmartSwitch 1800.

H Review IPX Routing (Chapter 15) displays information on any IPX routes (see below) configured in the SmartSwitch.

I Configure IPX Routing (Chapter 15) defines routes for IPX traffic through the SmartSwitch.

EConfigure Frame Relay Backup Groups (Chapter 7) allows creation of one or more frame relay ports/DLCIs that will act as backup(s) for a port.

AReview Frame Relay Backup Groups

BConfigure Frame Relay Backup Groups

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1800 specifications

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